“The Town”

Hello, world! This has been a CRAZY week! Reggie Bush gave back his Heisman, Ines Sainz got sexually harassed, Vince Gray won the democratic nomination for DC Mayor, and the trailer for “For Colored Girls” was released. So, maybe crazy is not an accurate word; let’s just say it’s busy…

I would be remiss if I didn’t mention that there are TONS of events going on this weekend in DC. And I’m missing all of them. Most important, my alma mater, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) will be playing Howard University this weekend. For FAMUans, there is a hosptilaty suite tonight and the game and an after-party are happening tomorrow. It’s also Congressional Black Caucus week. There have been tons of events going on this week, everything from sessions to luncheons to parties. I won’t be disappointed because I know I can attend all of the CBC events next year, and I know the Rattlers will beat up on the Bison on the football field!

On Wednesday, I was able to catch a sneak peek of the new Ben Affleck movie, “The Town”. I must say I was thoroughly impressed. The movie, also directed by Affleck, was very authentic and real. Accents were so thick I could barely understand the actors. Some people might get me, but I think this was better than “Takers”….But I urge you all to go see it when it’s released and see for yourself.

The DC/Baltimore area has seen so much tragedy over the last few weeks. The man who held hostages and then was killed at the Discovery Channel headquarters in Silver Spring, MD, the three men who were killed early Thursday morning in a Forestville, MD crash, and the unfortunate shooting that occured at John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. A man shot and injured a doctor and killed his mother before turning the gun on himself. For those of you that pray, please keep these families and all those affected in your prayers.

Lastly, I can say that I believe the city of Washington, DC may be shook up after Council Chairman Vince Gray beat current mayor Adrian Fenty. With talks to Michelle Rhee, DC Public Schools Chancellor, leaving, I’m interested to find out what things will occur in my city once, and if, Vince Gray is officially voted in as mayor in November.

I can say I think it was whack that Reggie gave back the Heisman, I’m tired of hearing about Ines whatever her name is, and I’m wondering who takes a gun into a hospital…What’s on your mind folks? What’s going on your worlds? Please believe I will share some highlights from my reunion weekend with you guys next week. Enjoy yourselves and if you’re in DC, party it up for me and cheer for FAMU! Until next time, I’m just a Southern girl…in the city.